2ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
June 2, 2013
Holy Communion
10am - 1st Sunday Family Service
Crèche Area: is in the transept
near the pulpit. Parents and
children are welcome to enter
by the church aisle or by the
side door.

Welcome to HOLY TRINITY, where services have been held, in this
church, since 1863. We pray that you will feel the presence of God and
know his blessings in your life
YOU ARE INVITED TO MORNING TEA AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE.

Hymn: TiS 526
1. Lord Jesus Christ,
you have come to us,
you are one with us,
Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son;
cleansing our souls from all their sin,
pouring your love and goodness in,
Jesus, our love for you we sing,
living Lord.

3. Lord Jesus Christ,
you have come to us,
born as one of us,
Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son;
led out to die on Calvary,
risen from death to set us free,
living Lord Jesus, help us see
you are Lord.

2. Lord Jesus Christ,
now and every day
teach us how to pray,
Son of God.
You have commanded us to do
this in remembrance, Lord, of you:
into our lives your power breaks
through,
living Lord.

4. Lord Jesus Christ,
I would come to you,
live my life for you,
Son of God.
All your commands I know are true,
your many gifts will make me new,
into my life your power breaks
through,
living Lord.

Greeting:

The Lord be with you.
AND ALSO WITH YOU.

(see Ruth 2:4)

Prayer of Preparation:
As we gather as God's people let us pray together:
God of love and peace, you know what we think and feel.
Touch our hearts that our thoughts and actions may be good so that
we may love you and honour you, through Jesus Christ our Lord,
AMEN.

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The Summary of the Commandments:
‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the
Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all
your mind, and with all your strength.’ Jesus said: ‘This is the great and
first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your
neighbour as yourself.’

Kyrie eleison (Kew Setting)

The Confession
Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's
forgiveness.
God of mercy and grace,
we have sometimes thought wrong things,
and done wrong things and
we have not always loved each other as we should.
We are sorry.
Forgive us and help us to love and obey you ,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Absolution
{Celebrant}
Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn
to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your
sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal
life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, who alone can bring order to our unruly wills and affections:
give us grace to love what you command and desire what you promise, that,
in all the changes and chances of this uncertain world, our hearts may surely
there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.

Ahab got everyone together, then they went to meet Elijah on Mount
Carmel. Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you try
to have things both ways? If the LORD is God, worship him! But if Baal is God,
worship him!” The people did not say a word. Elijah told everyone to gather
around him while he repaired the LORD’s altar. He placed the wood on the
altar, then they laid the meat on the wood. He told the people, “Fill four
large jars with water and pour it over the meat and the wood.” When it was
time for the evening sacrifice, Elijah prayed: Our LORD, you are the God of
Abraham, Isaac, and Israel. Now, prove that you are the God of this nation,
and that I, your servant, have done this at your command. Please answer
me, so these people will know that you are the LORD God, and that you will
turn their hearts back to you. The LORD immediately sent fire, and it burned
up the sacrifice, the wood, and the stones. It scorched the ground
everywhere around the altar and dried up every drop of water in the ditch.
When the crowd saw what had happened, they all bowed down and
shouted, “The LORD is God! The LORD is God!”
Response: Hear the word of the Lord,
THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm Psalm 96:1-6
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O sing to the Lord a new song:
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
2
Sing to the Lord and bless his holy name:
proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.
3
Declare his glory among the nations:
and his wonders among all peoples.
4
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised:
he is more to be feared than all gods.
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As for all the gods of the nations, they are mere idols:
it is the Lord who made the heavens.
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Majesty and glory are before him:
beauty and power are in his sanctuary.

WE STAND FOR THE READING OF THE HOLY GOSPEL AS A SIGN OF RESPECT AS WE GREET
OUR LORD WHO IS PRESENT IN HIS HOLY WORD.
The Lord be with you
AND ALSO WITH YOU
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint Luke chapter 7
beginning at the 1st verse.
GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.
After Jesus had finished teaching the people, he went to Capernaum. In that
town an army officer’s servant was sick and about to die. The officer liked this
servant very much. And when he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish leaders
to ask him to come and heal the servant.
The leaders went to Jesus and begged him to do something. They said,
“This man deserves your help! He loves our nation and even built us a meeting
place.” So Jesus went with them.
When Jesus wasn’t far from the house, the officer sent some friends to tell
him, “Lord, don’t go to any trouble for me! I am not good enough for you to come
into my house. And I am certainly not worthy to come to you. Just say the word,
and my servant will get well.
The officer’s friends returned and found the servant well.

Gospel Response:

This is the gospel of the Lord
PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.
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Alleluia

(sung by choir and congregation together)

TALK
Let us together affirm the faith of the Church.
We believe in God the Father
who made us and loves us.
We believe in Jesus Christ,
the Son of God,
who saves us and loves us.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
who loves us and gives us life.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Let us pray for all people and for the Church throughout the world.
Each petition of intercession or thanksgiving concludes with,
Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Reader 1:
God our Father, we give thanks for the world which you
created and have given to us to enjoy. Help us to care for your world.
Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Reader 2:
We pray for all people of the church, and we pray that we
may always try to be kind and helpful.
Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Reader 1:
We give thanks for our family and friends; we pray that we
may be good friends to others.
Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
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Reader 2:
We remember those who are sick or lonely; may your spirit
bring them comfort.
Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Adult: We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them:
……….
and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers.
Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Reader 1:
We remember those we love who have died and now live
with you in heaven.
Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Reader 2:

Almighty God, you have promised to hear our prayers.
Grant that what we have asked in faith
We may by your grace receive,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice.
We pray for The Diocese of Nthn Mexico, Mexico; The Diocese of Adelaide;
Firbank Grammar School; St James' Ivanhoe; All Saints' Selby; St James’
Croydon Hills – 30th anniversary; St Stephen’s Richmond; Christ Church
Essendon – Confirmation; Dame Phyllis Frost Centre – Chapel Services. We
pray for our ministry team: Roy, Jessica, Norman, Helen, Leonie, Ros & Pam and for all who serve within the parish. We pray for all who are working on
the building project and for its successful completion; and our Bishops Philip
and Barbara.
We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Diana Crean,
Debbie Leine, Barbara T, Irene S, Maida P, Vivienne S, Jean S, May S,
Margaret Y, Tom F, Michael H, Philip C, Brenda, Jean I, Beatrice S, Liz A, Judy
S, Miriam A, Robert D, Mia C, Jan T, Peter Hs and those we remember in our
own hearts and prayers.
We pray for the members of Holy Trinity not able to worship with us,
Margaret D, Ronald D, Jean S, Ren C, Nancy K, Hilary, Joyce L, Elisabeth D,
Lorna M, Jean D, and all who care for them.
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We give thanks for the life of Doreen Witt as we uphold her to your loving
mercy, and we pray for all who mourn her death.
We remember before God with thanksgiving the life of Margaret Brown
(2009), as we come to the anniversary of her entry into your nearer
presence.
THE GREETING OF PEACE
{Celebrant}

(all stand)

We are the body of Christ.
His Spirit is with us.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
[A greeting of peace is exchanged with those around us]

Offertory Hymn: TiS 474
1. Here in this place new light is streaming,
now is the darkness vanished away,
see, in this space, our fears and our dreamings,
brought here to you in the light of this day.
Gather us in, the lost and forsaken;
gather us in, the blind and the lame;
call to us now, and we shall awaken,
we shall arise at the sound of our name.
2. We are the young, our lives are a mystery;
we are the old, who yearn for your face;
we have been sung throughout all of history,
called to be light to the whole human race.
Gather us in, the rich and the haughty;
gather us in, the proud and the strong;
give us a heart so meek and so lowly,
give us the courage to enter the song.

Contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;dâ&#x20AC;Ś
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3. Here we will take of the wine and the water,
here we will take the bread of new birth,
here you shall call your sons and your daughters,
call us anew to be salt of the earth.
Give us to drink the wine of compassion,
give us to eat the bread that is you;
nourish us well, and teach us to fashion
lives that are holy and hearts that are true.
4. Not in the dark of buildings confining,
not in some heaven light years away,
but here in this space, the new light is shining,
now is the kingdom, now is the day.
Gather us in, and hold us forever;
gather us in, and make us your own;
gather us in, all peoples together,
fire of love in our flesh and our bone.
Marty Haugen 1950â&#x20AC;&#x201C;
Words and music by permission G. I. A. Publications Inc, Chicago, Illinois.
All rights reserved.

Offertory Prayer:
Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation.
Through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our
offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom.
BLESSED BE GOD FOR EVER.

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts:
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise...
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Priest:

... Forever praising you and singing:

Priest: â&#x20AC;Ś. do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me

Priest: in songs of never ending praise:

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Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND THE COMMUNION
{Celebrant}

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
We who are many are one body,
For we all share in the one bread.

The Choir sings the Agnus Dei
Come let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in
remembrance that he died for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith
with thanksgiving.
Baptised Christians who receive communion in their own church
are invited to share communion with us.

Communion wine may be received:
(a) from the common cup from (drink or intinction)
(b) from an individual glass on request from the first Eucharistic Assistant.
Or you may choose to receive the wafer only (Communion in one kind).

The Choir Sings "Here, O My Lordâ&#x20AC;?, Viner.
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THE SENDING OUT OF GOD'S PEOPLE
Post-Communion Prayer
Prayer of self-offering
Father, we offer ourselves to you
as a living sacrifice
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Send us out in the power of your Spirit
to live and work to your praise and glory. AMEN
Final Hymn: TiS 662
1. I know someone who watches over me all through the day;
I know someone who cares for me in every single way,
the Shepherd who will help me if I ever go astray:
he’s the Lord, and Jesus is his name.
He’s the children’s Saviour, he’s the children’s friend,
a very special person, and his love will never end.
He’s the children’s Saviour, he’s the children’s friend.
He’s the Lord, and Jesus is his name.
2. Whenever I am lonely or whenever I am sad
Jesus comes to cheer me up and make my heart so glad.
He’s got to be the nicest friend that I have ever had:
he’s the Lord, and Jesus is his name.
He’s the children’s Saviour, ...
Bonnie Low (1982)
Words and music by permission Manna Music Inc, USA

Blessing
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord:
IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN
ORGAN POSTLUDE
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GENERAL NOTICES
Birthday: Joan Dixon (last Thursday), Nola Scott (Friday), Andrew Caroe
(yesterday), June Callinan (yesterday), Ronald Dixon (yesterday).
THANK YOU: from Irene Shorthouse for the best wishes and card she
has received from Holy Trinity. She is progressing well and expects to be
home on Monday (3rd).
Trading table: Today.
Donkey Sponsorship: Thank you for the support, $225 was raised.
Young Adults Discussion group: A new discussion group for adults in the
workforce is being organized by Leonie Bird (Small group co-ordinator).
The first meeting is on Sunday 2nd June at 4pm discussing 'Relationships
in the workplace'. It will be held at Leonie's house, 54 Swinburne Ave,
Hawthorn. Call Leonie on 9818 6040 for more details.
Tax Deductible Donations to Holy Trinity can be made for the 'Building
Appeal' through the National Trust, OR for 'Family Ministry' through the
Anglican Foundation. Forms are available at the back of church.